Royal Bakoena Lodge

Map & Directions

GPS Co-Ordinates

S 25’07,591 by E 31’03,273

Location

From Johannesburg/Pretoria (Approx. 4 Hours)

Take N12 or N4 Highway respectively to Witbank/eMalahleni (from Johannesburg’s O.R.Tambo Airport, follow signs to Boksburg to find the N12) and then follow N4 Highway through Belfast and Machadodorp. After the Machado Toll Plaza follow the Schoemanskloof option on the N4 towards Nelspruit. Turn left where you rejoin the main N4 at Montrose and continue towards Nelspruit/Mbombela. At Nelspruit/Mbombela, follow the Hazyview/White River R40 signs off the N4 and around two subsequent roundabouts / traffic circles until you meet the R40 alongside the Mercedes dealer. Turn left and follow instructions from Nelspruit/Mbombela above. SCENIC ROUTE (4½ hours) - Take N12 or N4 Highway respectively to Witbank/eMalahleni and then follow N4 Highway to the Belfast/eMakhazeni turnoff. Take the off-ramp and head into Belfast/eMakhazeni, then right, following signs to Dullstroom/Emnotweni. Pass through Dullstroom/Emnotweni and carry on to the T-junction, turning left to Lydenburg/Mashishing. In Lydenburg/Mashishing, turn right following signs to Sabie over the Long Tom Pass (the highest tar road in South Africa). In Sabie turn right and follow directions as below.

Scenic Route From Johannesburg/Pretoria (Approx. 4½ Hours)

Take N12 or N4 Highway respectively to Witbank/eMalahleni and then follow N4 Highway to the Belfast/eMakhazeni turnoff. Take the off-ramp and head into Belfast/eMakhazeni, then right, following signs to Dullstroom/Emnotweni. Pass through Dullstroom/Emnotweni and carry on to the T-junction, turning left to Lydenburg/Mashishing. In Lydenburg/Mashishing, turn right following signs to Sabie over the Long Tom Pass. Follow the directions "From Sabie" below.

From Nelspruit/Mbombela (45 Minutes)

Take R40 North to White River (passing straight through Rocky Drift). In White River, at the first set of traffic lights in the town itself (with White River Toyota ahead of you on the left), turn left, and then turn right at the next Traffic lights, drive straight and after the following traffic lights before the second traffic lights there will be a slipway to the left, turn left and carry on straight (this is the R40 Road) follow the signs to Hazyview and Phalaborwa. (The R538 to Hazyview via the Numbi Gate is a potholed road and not recommended.) Continue on the R40 for about 32km and the lodge will have 2 white walls with a thatched room on the right hand side of the road, please be careful turning into the driveway as it is a very busy road.

From KMIA Kruger Nelspruit Airport (45 Minutes)

Turn right out of the airport in the direction of White River/on the R538. Continue on this road for 12km (there is a quick left and immediately right turn at the Plaston intersection – do not turn right to Kabokweni!) to the first set of traffic lights in White River, with the mosque on your left. Turn right and travel towards Hazyview on the R40 (signposted Phalaborwa). After approx 32km and the lodge will have 2 white walls with a thatched roof on the right hand side of the road, please be careful turning into the driveway as it is a very busy road.

From Skukuza (1 Hour) & Paul Kruger Gate (45 Minutes)

Follow signs from the camp or the airport to the Paul Kruger Gate (about 12km). Travel through the gate and continue on the R536 to Hazyview. After crossing the Sand River (some 50km from the Gate), go straight across the first 4-way stop and straight across the next two stop streets. Continue over the traffic circle / roundabout to the traffic lights. Turn left at the traffic lights in the direction of White River on the R40. Cross the over 2x 3-way stops at the thirds 3 way stop turn right back onto the R40 in the direction of White river, 12km from the time of turning on the left hand side and the lodge will have 2 white walls with a thatched roof on the right hand side of the road, please be careful turning into the driveway as it is a very busy road.

From Phabeni Gate (25 Minutes)

From the gate, follow the road to the T-junction. Turn left onto the R536 to Hazyview. After crossing the Sand River (some 10km from the Gate), go straight across the first 4-way stop and straight across the next two stop streets. Continue over the traffic circle / roundabout to the traffic lights. Turn left in the direction of White River on the R40. Cross the over 2x 3-way stops at the thirds 3 way stop turn right back onto the R40 in the direction of White river, 12km from the time of turning on the left hand side and the lodge will have 2 white walls with a thatched roof on the right hand side of the road, please be careful turning into the driveway as it is a very busy road.

From Sabie (55 Minutes)

Take the R536 to Hazyview. Pass the Sabi River Sun on your left and at the T-junction, turn right to Hazyview. Go straight over the next stop street and continue to the lights. Carry straight on, in the direction of White River on the R40. Cross the next lights Cross the over 2x 3-way stops at the thirds 3 way stop turn right back onto the R40 in the direction of White river, 12km from the time of turning on the left hand side and the lodge will have 2 white walls with a thatched roof on the right hand side of the road, please be careful turning into the driveway as it is a very busy road.

From Hoedspruit / Eastgate Airport (1½ Hours)

Take the R40 southwards towards Hazyview, turning left at Klaserie to stay on the R40. Be especially cautious about speeding on this road. Pass through the towns of Acornhoek, Bushbuckridge and Marite, following signs to White River and Hazyview. Cross straight over two sets of lights in Hazyview. Cross over 2x 3-way stops at the third 3 way stop turn right, back onto the R40 in the direction of White river, 12km from the time of turning on the left hand side and the lodge will have 2 white walls with a thatched roof on the right hand side of the road, please be careful turning into the driveway as it is a very busy road.

Reception:

+27 (0)10 056 2102
+27 (0)61 120 9751

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